Cuba Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: For Cuba, your passport must have at least 6 months left from your arrival date and at least 3 months beyond the day you leave. You also need a tourist card or e-visa in advance and must fill in the D'Viajeros arrival form in the 72 hours before you land.
Cuba travel requirements at a glance
6 months from arrival and 3 months after departure.
Required before you travel; e-visa option available.
Complete D'Viajeros within 72 hours of arriving.
You must show proof of onward or return travel.
Official source: GOV.UK Cuba entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- Passport valid 6 months from arrival and 3 months after leaving
- Tourist card or e-visa needed before travel
- D'Viajeros online form within 72 hours of entry
- Proof of onward or return travel required
Passport validity for Cuba
Cuba has a two-part rule. Your passport must expire at least 6 months after you arrive and also at least 3 months after your planned departure date.
For a short holiday the 6-month rule is usually the one that matters, but on a longer trip check both dates.
Tourist card and arrival form
You need a tourist visa, often called a tourist card, before you go. You can get one through the Cuban Embassy, a travel agent or tour operator, or online as an e-visa.
Within 72 hours before entering Cuba, complete the D'Viajeros online form. You will get a QR code to show on arrival, and airlines check it at check-in.
Other entry rules
You must show proof of onward or return travel. A yellow fever certificate is needed if you are coming from a country with a transmission risk.
Drones are not allowed, and foreign currency worth more than 5,000 US dollars must be declared.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Cuba?
Yes. It must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date, and also for at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
Do I need a visa for Cuba?
Yes. Tourists need a tourist card (tourist visa) before travelling, which can be obtained via the embassy, a travel agent or online as an e-visa.
What is the D'Viajeros form?
An online arrival form you must complete within 72 hours before entering Cuba. It produces a QR code to show at the border.